HSW Strategy & Assurance Manager

We are looking for a Business Partner with a proven ability to shape organisational frameworks, influence managers, and drive alignment between health, safety, and wellbeing (HSW) programmes and enterprise risk management? Do you thrive in environments where clarity, governance, and regulatory excellence are paramount? If so, this opportunity as the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy & Assurance Manager role may be for you.

HSW Strategy & Assurance Manager

• Business partner focus - framework implementation and risk alignment.
• Drive the alignment between HSW and enterprise risk frameworks.
• Dunedin or Cromwell based

This company operates in the energy sector, focusing on providing reliable and sustainable power solutions to its customers. It emphasizes innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility, aiming to deliver high-quality services while supporting renewable energy initiatives.

We are looking for a Business Partner with a proven ability to shape organisational frameworks, influence managers, and drive alignment between health, safety, and wellbeing (HSW) programmes and enterprise risk management? Do you thrive in environments where clarity, governance, and regulatory excellence are paramount? If so, this opportunity as the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy & Assurance Manager role may be for you.

You will support, drive and promote this organisation’s HSW strategy ensuring that it robust, future-focused, and aligned with regulatory requirements. You’ll be instrumental in embedding HSW into the fabric of this organisation while building strong relationships with regulators and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do:

• Business Partnership: Implement a multi-year HSW strategy that aligns with the vision. Translate this strategy into actionable plans that deliver measurable outcomes across the business.
• Risk Alignment: Oversee the integration of HSW activities into Aurora’s enterprise risk management framework. Act as Risk Owner for critical HSW risks, ensuring controls are effective and assurance activities are rigorous.
• Regulatory Expertise: Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, industry associations, contractors and suppliers. Monitor emerging compliance requirements and ensure Aurora remains ahead of legislative changes.
• Framework Development: Design and maintain a comprehensive HSW assurance framework that drives continuous improvement while meeting regulatory standards. Facilitate independent maturity assessments to benchmark progress every six months.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a candidate who excels in business partnerhip, governance oversight, and regulatory engagement—someone who can provide clarity in complex environments while influencing senior leaders to make informed decisions about HSW risks. Your ability to build collaborative relationships across functional boundaries will be key to embedding best practices throughout the organisation.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in HSW or related discipline (Level 7+)
• Proven expertise in aligning HSW programmes with enterprise risk frameworks.
• Experience in designing and implementing multi-year strategies or programmes that deliver measurable outcomes across an organisation

• Proven ability to provide clear, evidence-based advice to boards and executive teams, including preparing high-quality reports and presenting complex information in a way that drives informed decision-making.

• Deep understanding of legislative compliance frameworks and regulatory engagement.

Apply below or for a confidential conversation contact: Johnny Gowland @ johnny.gowland@robertwalters.co.nz 0273689333

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Johnny Gowland on +64 4 471 9784.